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Canberra men among six arrested over drug supply in Sydney and Monaro region

Three Canberra men are among six arrested over their alleged involvement in the supply of prohibited drugs across Sydney and the Monaro region.

Extended hours for Canberra drug checking service

The CanTEST Health and Drug Checking Service will extend its opening hours in the lead-up to the Spilt Milk music festival.

‘Canberra ketamine’: ANU scientists discover new recreational drug

Scientists from ANU have detected a mysterious new recreational drug that's never been seen before, labelled "CanKet" (Canberra ketamine).

Jerrabomberra man becomes fifth person charged over alleged drug supply

A fifth man has been charged as part of an ongoing investigation into the alleged commercial supply of cocaine in the Queanbeyan region.

Free cannabis testing for ACT home-growers

Canberrans can anonymously submit their home-grown cannabis for testing as part of a University of Sydney study.

Have your say on the next ACT Drug Strategy Action Plan

The ACT Government has started consultation on the next plan to reduce alcohol and other drug-related harms.

Pill testing clinic reports success after one month

CanTEST, the ACT’s – and the nation’s – first fixed-site health and drug checking service, has run for a month.

Googong man found hiding in roof charged with drug supply offences

A man has been charged with commercial drug supply offences after a hydroponic cannabis set-up was dismantled in Googong.

ACT grows alcohol and drug treatment services

The ACT Government has announced it will grow its treatment services for alcohol and other drug dependence.

How alcohol, drug treatment services adapted to COVID restrictions

COVID-19 restrictions led to many drug and alcohol treatment services expanding access to online services and telehealth appointments.

Saving lives: Australia’s first drug-testing clinic opens in Canberra

The confidential CanTEST Health and Drug Checking Service, launched this week, tests pills, and gives advice about the harms of drugs.

Two charged with drug supply after vehicle stop in Murrumbateman

NSW Police have charged two men with drug supply following a vehicle stop at Murrumbateman yesterday.

ACT Government progresses Michael Pettersson’s drugs reform bill

The ACT Government will decriminalise small amounts of some illicit drugs, ACT Health Minister Rachel Stephen-Smith announced today.

Driver tests positive to meth after early morning pursuit through Canberra

 A 42-year-old Canberra man has been charged with multiple offences following an early morning pursuit across Canberra.  

Man charged after police find drugs, gun and cash at Coombs home

A 28-year-old man has been charged with drug trafficking following his arrest over the weekend after he was found in possession of meth and cocaine.

New PBS listings to save patients millions

Australians now have cheaper access to treatments for breast cancer, spinal muscular atrophy and the painful inflammatory condition EoE.

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